Monthly Archives: November 2022

Much thanks to all families who supported our Holiday Plant Fundraiser!  We were able to raise approximately $976.

Families that have placed orders, are kindly requested to pick up their orders at the times below.  We will greet you at the outside gym door to gather your order for you. Please know that students will not be permitted to take Christmas plants home on the bus as per usual bus safety protocols.

All Holiday Plant orders will be available for pick up at the school on:

If the times suggested aren’t possible for you to pick up your order please contact: Angela O’Brien via ang.obrien@gmail.om  or Meaghan Zmija via meaghan.zmija@gmail.com  to arrange an alternate time.

We hope to have all holiday plants in your homes no later than Thursday, December 8^th.

Merry Christmas,

Mrs. TL Geisel and Catholic School Advisory Council

https://olol.schoolappointments.com/admin/

School Appointments – Parent Instructions

1. Go to our school appointments web site for your school. (see link above)

2. Register for an account by clicking the “REGISTER” menu tab and filling in the on-line form.
Choose a user id and password for yourself and then click the “Register Now” button.

3. Add your children into the system by clicking the “Add a Student” button. Click “Insert New”
button to add more children.

4. Click the “date” icon beside each child’s name to schedule appointments.

5. Select the staff you wish to book appointments with. Use the “Ctrl” or
“Command” key to select multiple staff to view at the same time.

6. Then click the “View Calendars” button.

7. Click on available time slots to book your appointments to make your bookings

Flyer for Newswire – Parent Info – French Immersion

Parents and Guardians with students in SK:  It’s time to consider whether the French Immersion program is of interest to your family.  French Immersion is an optional program that starts in Grade 1. Registration is done through a lottery which opens January 9th and closes February 5th. Please see the attached flyer for more information.  You are also invited to attend any of the 6 Parent Information sessions being held across the region from November 29th to January 10th.

Good morning,

As I am sure many of you are aware on Monday, November 14, 2022, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), Dr. Kieran Moore, shared information with Ontarians concerning the rise of cases of influenza, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)  and COVID-19 across the province.

Dr. Moore has strongly recommended that Ontarians use the protective strategies available to them, including wearing masks indoors.

There is no provincial mask mandate.

Even prior to the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020, it has been the practice of Waterloo Region’s Catholic schools to follow the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer — as well as that of our own Region of Waterloo Public Health officials — when it comes to dealing with communicable diseases in schools.

While masking is not mandated, our schools are now, and will remain, mask-friendly spaces, and we encourage students and staff to wear masks indoors during the rise in cases we are currently experiencing.

The decision to wear a mask remains a personal choice. However, as Dr. Moore notes, it is a way to support partners in our health care system as they respond to an increase in pressures caused by the current increase in respiratory illnesses in our communities.

As we move into the winter months, please keep in mind:

• Parents, students, and staff are reminded to stay home if feeling unwell and only return when symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours (48 hours if you are experiencing nausea, vomiting, or have diarrhea). Those recovering from illness or with symptoms should continue to mask for ten days from onset of symptoms. Please review the daily Ontario School Screening Tool for common symptoms and specific guidance when responding to your individual circumstances. https://www.ontario.ca/school-screening/
• Students and staff are encouraged to wear a mask when indoors – particularly when in close contact with others — to reduce the opportunity to spread respiratory illness. The decision to mask remains a personal choice, and all individuals will be afforded the same respect in our classrooms and workspaces.
• Staff will continue to have access to personal protective equipment at school.
• Masks continue to be available to all students upon request.
• Students and staff are asked to continue practicing good hand hygiene (e.g., hand washing, sanitizing) and be sure to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing (e.g., cough/sneeze into your elbow).
• Dr. Moore has also suggested that Ontarians consider getting their flu shot and COVID vaccine / booster.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in keeping our schools and communities safe and healthy.

Tyrone Dowling (he/him)

Director of Education

Waterloo Catholic District School Board   |   www.wcdsb.ca

35 Weber St W Unit A, Kitchener, ON, N2H 3Z1

519-578-3660    |   tyrone.dowling@wcdsb.ca

The schools of the WCDSB are situated on the Haldimand tract of land that is the traditional home of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Neutral People.

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The college of family physicians has created an infographic regarding caring for respiratory illnesses. With ER wait times skyrocketing and pediatric admissions continuing to climb, the attached document may be a good resource for families in our community.

A reminder to our families, to please call the school when your child is going to be absent.  Our answering machine is on 24-7. 519-886-4810

Thank you for your continuous support.

The deadline to participate in Our Lady of Lourdes Holiday Fundraiser has been extended to Wednesday, November 9th!

Thank you for your continued support. Please place your order through https://schoolcashonline.com/

Hello students and Parents,

The deadline to participate in Our Lady of Lourdes Holiday Fundraiser has been extended to Wednesday, November 9th!

Thank you for your continued support. Please place your order through https://schoolcashonline.com/